pictorials

pic·to·ri·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-ee-uh l]
- /pɪkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr i əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-ee-uh l]
- /pɪkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr i əl/

Definitions of pictorials word

adjective pictorials pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture. 1
adjective pictorials illustrated by or containing pictures: a pictorial history. 1
adjective pictorials of or relating to the art of painting and drawing pictures, the pictures themselves, or their makers: the pictorial masterpieces of the Renaissance. 1
adjective pictorials having or suggesting the visual appeal or imagery of a picture: a pictorial metaphor. 1
noun pictorials a periodical in which pictures constitute an important feature. 1
noun pictorials a magazine feature that is primarily photographic. 1

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Origin of pictorials

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin pictōri(us) of painting (pic-, variant stem of pingere to paint + -tōrius -tory1) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Pictorials

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pictorials

pictorials popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pictorials usage trend in Literature

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